Maritime Museum of San Diego

Experience Sail to Steam to Submarine.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego experience includes admission to a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarines, each offering entertaining and educational exhibits. The 501c3 non-profit Museum enjoys an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Maritime Museum of San Diego is ranked as one of the nation’s top attractions offering self-guided tours, docent-guided group tours, tall ship charters and historic bay cruises, year-round public events, educational programs, and a distinctive venue for corporate/private events. The Museum is open daily along Star of India Wharf at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-3309. 619.234.9153. Sdmaritime.org.

The museum is kid friendly and encourages hands-on experiences for families. The venue is available for weddings, team building, retirement parties, anniversaries as well as other events. Brides love our waterfront location and the photos of their special day are just breathtaking. Many of our ships go sailing, whale watching, or just cruise around the bay. Occasionally you may witness a pirate or two wandering around, who just might help you plan your child’s pirate themed birthday.

The museum also contains a world-renowned research library for our members as well as a retail shop with lots of souvenirs, historic and academic books or memorabilia for sale.

The museum is a great place to watch July 4 fireworks, spend the night with your family on board or sail up the California coast to Catalina. The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers something for everyone!

Events to check out

Maritime Museum of San Diego introduces a rare new photographic collection of historic, classic, and wooden yachts racing and sailing in San Diego. The exhibit includes an impressive body of work to...

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, announces new day sail adventure dates aboard San Salvador, a...

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